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ceasarl's review against another edition
5.0
A truly well written story and set up book 3 of this trilogy perfectly. A superb and large cast of very well thought out characters. I wish I could start book 3 right now
surfmonkey01's review against another edition
3.0
The sections in the past are great, they're the Zaknafein & Jarlaxle story we always wanted. The present-day stuff is good but busy, and since it's book 2 of a trilogy, the good guys are definitely not winning right now. Curious to
see how it all ends.
see how it all ends.
charliezegers's review against another edition
3.0
I should stop reading these until he's released all three books in the trilogy.
babelbard's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
iam_griff's review against another edition
4.0
Ahh! Finishing the 32nd book in the "Legend of Drizzt" series. There is A LOT going on in this book. The further I got into the book the more it seemed to jump around from scene to scene. It still has the magic of Salvatore's descriptive combat scenes, but I felt the story didn't progress far & quite a bit of time was spent reliving Zaknafein's past. I'm sure that it will all make sense in the next book.
Overall worthy of the read & will continue to follow Drizzt & the rest of the Companions of the Hall.
Overall worthy of the read & will continue to follow Drizzt & the rest of the Companions of the Hall.
momentsnotice's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
oliviak07's review against another edition
3.0
As I told my boyfriend Andrew, who gave me the second book in the Drizzt Trilogy for our anniversary; R.A. Salvatore knows how to leave the reader wanting more!
There is quite a bit to discuss when it comes to the world of Menzoberranzan, and the drow that live inside and outside of its grasp. There is also quite a bit to discuss regarding the traveling back and forth of timelines, which in addition to Drizzt's journal entries remains an author's choice that I admire. As I consider the reflections of my world and history as I know it when Menzoberranzan looks into the mirror, I would be curious to what readers deem dated, relevant, blasphemous, or a potential future if ignored.
My other joy from the series comes in how they depict the halflings, their humor, their power, and their heroism. As a proud halfling on Roll20 and off, I had to rave to my boyfriend about the dazzling and badass spotlight that shined upon them in the prologue. Their sympathy, due to another death and force of grief that I was not ready for, is just as contagious as their goodwill and optimism.
Also, can we talk about how fucking awesome the name Rumblebelly is?!
I have the third book ready, and the first of the overall series on deck, and I cannot wait to see how this battle of the millennia plays out!
There is quite a bit to discuss when it comes to the world of Menzoberranzan, and the drow that live inside and outside of its grasp. There is also quite a bit to discuss regarding the traveling back and forth of timelines, which in addition to Drizzt's journal entries remains an author's choice that I admire. As I consider the reflections of my world and history as I know it when Menzoberranzan looks into the mirror, I would be curious to what readers deem dated, relevant, blasphemous, or a potential future if ignored.
My other joy from the series comes in how they depict the halflings, their humor, their power, and their heroism. As a proud halfling on Roll20 and off, I had to rave to my boyfriend about the dazzling and badass spotlight that shined upon them in the prologue. Their sympathy, due to another death and force of grief that I was not ready for, is just as contagious as their goodwill and optimism.
Also, can we talk about how fucking awesome the name Rumblebelly is?!
I have the third book ready, and the first of the overall series on deck, and I cannot wait to see how this battle of the millennia plays out!
kerush's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
max343's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
stein's review against another edition
5.0
Another great Drizzt entry. Especially like the Jaraxle and Zaknafein portions that take place in the past (half the book).
Drizzt is not in this much but when he is it doesn’t disappoint.
Some good surprises thrown in too.
My only gripe is sometimes Salvatore over explains mechanics of the game which these books are based on, e.g. “it was a magic item and thus had a fixed duration” (paraphrased)
Drizzt is not in this much but when he is it doesn’t disappoint.
Some good surprises thrown in too.
My only gripe is sometimes Salvatore over explains mechanics of the game which these books are based on, e.g. “it was a magic item and thus had a fixed duration” (paraphrased)